One of the fun actionable cause marketing programs that always pops up this time of year is “Movember.”
Originally launched in Australia, the theme for “Movember” is to get primarily men (although women can help out with a fake one) to grow a mustache or not shave for the 30 … [Read more...]

The following piece is contributed by colleague Melvin Wong...
Although Pele is regarded as one of the best soccer players ever lived, yet you often see his iconic face on media outside of a soccer field. While most world-class soccer players who retire prefer to … [Read more...]

The New York Red Bulls are in the most competitive marketplace in the US, so finding ways to do the little things to cut through the clutter and make an impact is not always easiest. One way they have is in their green initiatives, which may seem counterintuitive to a company … [Read more...]

The following was compiled by Columbia's Kelly Carroll
This post is another in a series from the Columbia University Sports Podcast, a 360-degree view of the sports business from the people leading it. Each podcast is approximately 35–45 minutes in length, and features … [Read more...]

It happens every year and this year we got a double dose. The two days (used to be one) after the MLB All-Star Game are the days with almost no professional game in North America…Wednesday has become ESPY Day…. Thursday ,golf also starts to grab its headlines with the Open … [Read more...]

One of the most unique aspects of the supporter clubs built around the core of Major League Soccer franchises is not just their autonomy, but their passionate push to stay authentic and true their members, in many cases resisting financial and promotional support from anyone in … [Read more...]

In May several leading sports executives at the CAA World Congress of Sport were asked what keeps them up at night and what are they watching for the coming year. One of the more unusual answers at the time came from longtime entertainment executive now part owner of the Seattle … [Read more...]

The following summary was compiled by Columbia student Kelly Carroll, timely given the end of Copa America and the growth of soccer into what promises to be another landmark summer for the sport in the United States...
This post is another in a series from the … [Read more...]

The growth of soccer in the United States has been well documented on all levels, from the grassroots efforts of USA Soccer to all that MLS has done on the professional side. Even more interesting is the business interest some of the biggest global brands in the sport have taken … [Read more...]

Peter Casey is always in a quest for digital innovation. From his time being the first-ever credentialed twitter correspondent for St. John’s University to his time working all the digital outreach for the New York Knicks to his work with Nike and other brands and now at the helm … [Read more...]

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Joe has over 30 years of strategic communications / marketing, business development and public relations expertise in sports, entertainment, brand building, media training, television, athletic administration and business. He is a producer of award winning and cutting edge programs designed to increase ROI and minimize cost.